MHG52582 - WW2 buildings, Viewfield Croft

Summary

A group of World War 2 buildings comprising a NAAFI or mess hut, now in use as a dwelling, plus two smaller prefabricated buildings.

Type and Period (3)

(Alternate Type) MESS (Second World War - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
NAAFI BUILDING (Second World War - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
STOREHOUSE (Second World War - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)

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At this location there are three buildings that were probably constructed during WW2. The main building, now used as a dwelling is similar to a NAFFI or mess hut while there are two smaller buildings located to the east that appear to have been prefabricated storerooms with large distinctive vents on the roof.<1>

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG22326 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Fasham, P. 03/2005. Nairn to Clunas Replacement Water Main: Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment and walk over survey Vol 2 (Revised Route). Jacobs Babtie Ltd. 10/03/2005. Digital. Site 30.

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Grid reference	Centred NH 87599 50626 (24m by 27m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NH85SE
Civil Parish	CAWDOR
Geographical Area	NAIRN

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Desk-based assessment and walkover survey for Nairn to Clunas Replacement Water Main (EHG1275)

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